2018 winners
In our first year we received more than 60 nominations, all highlighting alumni volunteers who have gone above and beyond in their support of Exeter. It was tough for the judging panel (made up of student, staff and alumni representatives) to narrow down such a deserving selection. However, we are delighted to announce our winners:
Debbie Hill Award for the Exceptional Support of Students
This award celebrates individuals who go above and beyond in their support of students, inspiring them with their passion and commitment.
Our winner:
Duncan Goldsworthy, who graduated in Chemistry in 1977, in recognition of his long-standing and committed support of a wide range of student employability activities.
Nicholas Bull Award for the Exceptional Support of the Alumni Community.
This award celebrates individuals who go above and beyond in their support of their fellow alumni, making a significant contribution to our flourishing community, either regionally or internationally.
Our winner:
Wenjie Li, who completed an MSc in Accounting and Finance in 2012, for his pioneering development of the Exeter China Alumni Association.
The Shortlist
Debbie Hill Award:
Duncan Goldsworthy (Chemistry, 1977) for his long-standing and committed support of a wide range of student employability activities
Lizzie Daly (MSci Animal Behaviour, 2016) for her passionate support of students studying Animal Behaviour
Daniel Orton (Psychology, 2012) for his outstanding support of the student media society, XTV
David Morgan (Msc Climate Change and Risk Management, 2009) for going above and beyond in his support of Business School students in Cornwall
Amanda Quartly (One Planet MBA, 2012) for her tireless contribution to the IBM/University of Exeter partnership and skills development of One Planet MBA students
Niklas Rahmel (Information Technology Management for Business, 2015) for exceptional support of student employability and student experience across the board
Nicholas Bull Award:
Archit Garg (MSc. International Management, 2012) for his enthusiastic and committed support of the alumni community in India
Emma Payne (Archaeology, 2011) for her passionate and driven approach to supporting recent alumni in London as Chair of Exetra
Jonathan Broad (LLB Law 2008) for his dedicated organisation of the annual Alumni Carol Concert
Richard Umbers (Geography and Geology, 1988) for his professional organisation of alumni events in Melbourne
Wenjie Li (Msc Accounting and Finance, 2012) for his pioneering development of the Exeter China Alumni Association